How to Prepare Your Business for a Cyber Threat | Avoid Cyber Attacks

How Can You Protect Your Business From Cyber Attacks?

Is your business prepared for a cyber threat?

When disaster strikes, one phrase always comes to mind - “I never thought it would happen to me”. We read stories and hear news of data breaches almost every day.

The sad reality is there are even more attacks that occur and don’t make headlines. Most affected companies had security measures in place, but still couldn’t escape.

Your business could be next.

 

Table of Contents

1. The Facts of Cyber Attacks
2. Train Employees
   1. Threats Take Many Forms
   2. Use Strong Passwords 
   3. Lock Devices
   4. Click with Caution
3. Secure Payment Processing

source https://www.emscorporate.com/news/how-to-prepare-your-business-for-a-cyber-threat

Will my credit score affect my business accepting credit cards?

A key component in a successful business is being able to receive and process payments as efficiently as possible. 

Could your credit score keep you from being able to do this? 

Credit card processing has become an important feature for business's to offer their customers. 

One of our customers, a landscaping company, that was trying to grow its business and offer more payment options to its customers desired to be able to accept credit card payments.   

The first step to be able to accept credit cards is finding a merchant service provider who facilitates the processing of credit card payments. 

It was a surprise to the landscaping company how many different factors are considered in the application process for a merchant services company, with personal credit as one of the most important.

source https://www.emscorporate.com/news/will-my-credit-score-affect-my-business-accepting-credit-cards

The Beginner’s Guide to Accepting Mobile Payments

In this post, we’ll review the important points of accepting mobile payments, and offer some insight for gaining a competitive advantage.

source https://www.emscorporate.com/news/the-beginners-guide-to-accepting-mobile-payments

How to Declutter Your Small Retail Space - 5 Great Tips

Is your small retail space experiencing some big clutter? It can be difficult to stay organized and effectively manage your business in a small space. Those documents and the extra inventory are important to have nearby, but there are some other things that probably need to go. Here are some ideas for great tips for decluttering your retail space or office.

source https://www.emscorporate.com/news/top-tips-for-eliminating-clutter-in-your-retail-space

Attending WSAA 2019? Here’s What You Can Expect

The 16^th annual Western States Acquirers Association (WSAA) conference will be here before you know it. Attendees and exhibitors will enjoy the conference at the beautiful Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, on September 18-19, 2019. Honestly, is there a better place to be than Palm Springs? Here are some things to expect at this year’s conference, other than California sunshine!

source https://www.emscorporate.com/news/attending-wsaa-2019-heres-what-you-can-expect

The Truth About Cryptocurrency Processing

With cryptocurrency processing, you can offer your customers a new way to pay.

Have you heard the term “cryptocurrency”, but aren’t sure if it’s a good thing or a bad thing? Maybe you’re afraid to ask at this point. Well, take it from us - you’re not alone. There are many common misconceptions about the security and use of cryptocurrency. In this post, we’ll explore the facts of accepting payments securely with cryptocurrency processing.

source https://www.emscorporate.com/news/the-simple-secure-truth-behind-cryptocurrency-processing

EMS Sponsors Coach Sam's Inner Circle Foundation Annual Golf Outing

On Monday, August 5^th the Electronic Merchant Systems team sponsored and participated in the Coach Sam’s Inner Circle Foundation Annual Golf Outing. It was a beautiful day filled with great golf, an auction, raffle prizes, fantastic food, and not a cloud in the sky. During the event, we sat down with the Executive Director of the foundation, Ori Akrish, to learn a bit more about the foundation’s history and mission.

source https://www.emscorporate.com/news/ems-sponsors-coach-sams-inner-circle-foundation-annual-golf-outing

Start Accepting Credit Cards for Your Small Business

Are you making it easy for our customers to find you, visit you, and most importantly, pay you? If you currently don’t accept credit card payments, it’s time to start. Allow us to explain why.

In 2019, we live in an age of convenience. There are robots that can clean our floors, turn lights on and off, watch our pets when we’re at work, and even lock the front door if we forget. Not to mention, we can find the answer to almost any question just by saying “Hey Google”, “Alexa”, or “Hey Siri”. How is your business competing? 

source https://www.emscorporate.com/news/cash-is-cumbersome-start-accepting-credit-cards-today